Where to Donate Your Handmade Crochet Items
One of the greatest joys of crochet is that you can use your hands and minimal materials to make gifts that make others smile. In the case of donating to charity, you may actually be helping to save or...
View Article10 Famous Works of Art Recreated in Crochet
Although some people still like to argue whether “craft” is “art” (and, if not, then what distinguishes one from the other), you simply can’t deny that these creations are art. Yarnbombers and crochet...
View ArticleInterview with Crochet Jewelry Artist Beth of Red Squirrel Crafts
Beth Currie fell in love with crochet after moving to Scotland. She began working with thread, making unique and beautiful crochet jewelry, and ultimately opened up Red Squirrel Crafts to share her...
View ArticleInterview with Crocheter Stefy Plun of Iradumi
Estefanía “Stefy” Plun is a crocheter from Cordoba, Spain whose shop Iradumi has the most adorable amigurumi crochet dolls and animals. Learn more about her in this interview. When and how did you...
View Article100 Best Crochet Hat Patterns For All Ages
Crochet hat patterns are perfect for so many different projects. Crochet hats for men, women and children of all ages can be made quickly as gifts, last-minute accessories or perfect charity...
View ArticleCrochet Taxidermy Book by Taylor Hart
Crochet taxidermy is a bit tongue-in-cheek, giving a whimsical, colorful spin to the tough sport of hunting and offering an animal-friendly alternative to decorating your home. I remember first seeing...
View ArticleCelebrate Lace with A Garden of Shawls Crochet Book
Established crochet designer Karen Whooley has a new crochet book to delight us. A Garden of Shawls is a beautiful self-published book of one dozen lace crochet shawl patterns. They will help you fall...
View ArticleStripe Savvy Crochet Patterns (book)
Stripe Savvy is a Leisure Arts crochet book designed to showcase the beautiful Lion Brand Landscapes Yarn. There are 14 crochet patterns in this book, each highlighting the possibilities of...
View ArticleCup Cozies Crochet Book by Michele Wilcox
There are so many cute themed crochet books out there. It’s nice to have at least one in your craft library for each item that you really love to make. Cup cozies are a great project to have patterns...
View ArticleEasy Essential Bags Crochet Book
Easy Essential Bags is a collection of ten crochet purse patterns that will provide you with every type of bag you might need throughout your daily life. As it says at the beginning of the book, “Grab...
View ArticleMirror Image Scarves by Ruthie Marks
We just looked at a book of Super Scarves Crochet Patterns, which offered us five great designs for large scarves. But of course that is just one type of crochet scarf to work. Scarves are always a...
View ArticleSuper Scarves Crochet Book by Bonnie Barker
Super scarves have become super popular this year and they’re a great choice for crafters all year round. Even when it isn’t the season to wear a warm and cozy scarf, you’ll find yourself wrapping up...
View ArticleEdward’s Crochet Imaginarium – a book that inspires!
I was thrilled a couple of years ago when Kerry Lord came out with her book Edward’s Menagerie. I try to review at least 50% of the crochet books published each year so I see a whole lot of crochet...
View ArticleYarnbombing Project Encourages Diversity Interconnectedness Among Children
The UNTIED-UNITED collaborative yarnbombing art project in Ypsilanti is an inspiring piece designed to fight the divisiveness happening in our country today by bringing children together in a “web of...
View ArticleMatty Bovan’s Eclectic Sculptural Layered Crochet as Wearable Art
When I was doing the research for yesterday’s post on Fall 2017 Fashion Week Crochet, I came across an article about Matty Bovan whose work I had somehow failed to take notice of before now. Matty is...
View ArticleFall 2017 Crochet Runway Fashion
In January I shared the fashion designers who had already put crochet on the runway for 2017, but the main fashion week shows hadn’t happened, yet. Now they have so it’s time for the update! I always...
View ArticleCrochet Interview with Erma from Eyes of a Child Blog
I am happy to bring you an interview today with Erma who blogs at Eyes of a Child, a beautiful blog inspired by the creativity and curiosity of how children see the world. She is a crafter who loves...
View ArticleThe Healing Power of Crochet
I am happy to have a guest post for you today from Inma Acosta of CTDA – Crochet Therapy. She has a background in psychology and is enthusiastic about the benefits of crochet, which she shares with...
View ArticleInterview with Cynthia Thomas of Loopy Crochet
Cynthia Thomas learned to crochet as a child and now sells her work through the shop Loopy Crochet. She loves making crochet scarves, hats and blankets and gets really creative when it comes to...
View ArticleCrochet Helps Syrian Refugees in Greece Cope with Boredom
There are many organizations and crafters (such as Knit for Syria) sending crochet blankets, toys and clothing to people in Syria. Karen Kirk wanted to do something different to help the Syrian...
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